Kinematics of molecular gas in the nucleus of NGC 1068, from H line emission observed with VLT     p. L33 D. Alloin, E. Galliano, J. G. Cuby, O. Marco, D. Rouan, Y. Clénet, G. L. Granato, and A. Franceschini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010250 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (171 KB) | PS (5.79 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

How to distinguish a nearly flat Universe from a flat Universe using the orientation independence of a comoving standard ruler     p. 729 B. F. Roukema DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010174 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (164 KB) | PS (150 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Surface-brightness profiles of dwarf galaxies in the NGC 5044 Group: Implications for the luminosity-shape and scalelength-shape relationships as distance indicators     p. 736 C. K. Young, and M. J. Currie DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010320 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (174 KB) | PS (125 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the shape of luminosity profiles of dwarf galaxies as a distance indicator: The NGC 5044 Group revisited     p. 742 S. A. Cellone, and A. Buzzoni DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20000437 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (394 KB) | PS (361 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Intermediate-band photometry of a rich cluster of galaxies: A2218     p. 750 K. Rakos, D. Dominis, and S. Steindling DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20000555 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (145 KB) | PS (140 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Optical observations of BL Lacertae from 1997 to 1999     p. 758 J. H. Fan, B. C. Qian, and J. Tao DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010169 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (187 KB) | PS (265 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

HI-rich dwarf galaxies in the Hydra I cluster - II. Spectroscopic data     p. 763 P.A. Duc, V. Cayatte, C. Balkowski, T. X. Thuan, P. Papaderos, and W. van Driel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010188 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (450 KB) | PS (422 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Sagittarius dwarf galaxy as a microlensing target     p. 778 P. Cseresnjes, and C. Alard DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010177 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (442 KB) | PS (353 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The ATESP radio survey - IV. Optical identifications and spectroscopy in the EIS-A region     p. 787 I. Prandoni, L. Gregorini, P. Parma, H. R. de Ruiter, G. Vettolani, A. Zanichelli, M. H. Wieringa, and R. D. Ekers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010170 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (272 KB) | PS (199 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The chemical abundances in a sample of dwarf irregular galaxies - II. The case of IC 4662 and ESO 245-G05     p. 797 A. M. Hidalgo-Gámez, J. Masegosa, and K. Olofsson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010179 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (234 KB) | PS (535 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Deep VLT search for globular clusters in NGC 5128: Color-magnitude diagrams and globular cluster luminosity function     p. 812 M. Rejkuba DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010180 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (538 KB) | PS (571 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The ROSAT-ESO flux limited X-ray (REFLEX) galaxy cluster survey. I. The construction of the cluster sample     p. 826 H. Böhringer et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010240 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (878 KB) | PS (539 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Luminosity and mass function of galactic open clusters I. NGC 4815     p. 851 L. Prisinzano, G. Carraro, G. Piotto, A. F. Seleznev, P. B. Stetson, and I. Saviane DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010202 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.95 MB) | PS (777 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Variable stars in the globular cluster M 92     p. 862 G. Kopacki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010155 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (702 KB) | PS (526 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Lithium in the Coma Berenices open cluster     p. 871 A. Ford, R. D. Jeffries, D. J. James, and J. R. Barnes DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010235 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (204 KB) | PS (191 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Solar-type cycles of the secondary stars in cataclysmic variables     p. 882 T. Ak, M. T. Ozkan, and J. A. Mattei DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010167 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (164 KB) | PS (278 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A study of polarized spectra of magnetic CP stars: Predicted vs. observed Stokes IQUV profiles for β CrB and 53 Cam     p. 889 S. Bagnulo, G. A. Wade, J.-F. Donati, J. D. Landstreet, F. Leone, D. N. Monin, and M. J. Stift DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010101 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.75 MB) | PS (1.17 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Contribution to the search of binaries among Am stars - II. HD 81976 and HD 98880, double-lined spectroscopic binaries     p. 908 J.-M. Carquillat, N. Ginestet, and J.-L. Prieur DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010168 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (220 KB) | PS (414 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Results of a LMXB survey: Variation in the height of the neutron star blackbody emission region     p. 915 M. J. Church, and M. Bałucińska-Church DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010150 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (557 KB) | PS (368 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Z Cam stars: A particular response to a general phenomenon     p. 925 V. Buat-Ménard, J.-M. Hameury, and J.-P. Lasota DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010176 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (204 KB) | PS (408 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A Catalogue of carbon stars in the LMC     p. 932 E. Kontizas, A. Dapergolas, D. H. Morgan, and M. Kontizas DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010152 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (512 KB) | PS (434 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Formation of contact in massive close binaries     p. 939 S. Wellstein, N. Langer, and H. Braun DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010151 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (588 KB) | PS (330 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A Photometric study of the near-contact system RU Ursae Minoris     p. 960 V. N. Manimanis, and P. G. Niarchos DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010178 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (502 KB) | PS (235 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Formation of Fe X-Fe XIV coronal lines in the accretion shock of T Tauri stars     p. 965 S. A. Lamzin, H. C. Stempels, and N. E. Piskunov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010159 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (201 KB) | PS (170 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

X-ray emission of multiple T Tauri stars in Taurus     p. 971 B. König, R. Neuhäuser, and B. Stelzer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010173 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (233 KB) | PS (667 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the δ Scuti variability in the pre-main sequence Herbig Ae star HR 5999     p. 981 D. W. Kurtz, and C. Catala DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010165 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (158 KB) | PS (259 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

CCD-based observations of PG 0856+121 and a theoretical analysis of its oscillation modes     p. 986 A. Ulla, M. R. Zapatero Osorio, F. Pérez Hernández, and J. MacDonald DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010181 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (168 KB) | PS (379 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Non-axisymmetric accretion on the classical TTS RW Aur A     p. 993 P. P. Petrov, G. F. Gahm, J. F. Gameiro, R. Duemmler, I. V. Ilyin, T. Laakkonen, M. T. V. T. Lago, and I. Tuominen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010203 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (903 KB) | PS (2.17 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Non-LTE line formation for MgI/II: Abundances and stellar parameters - Model atom and first results on A-type stars     p. 1009 N. Przybilla, K. Butler, S. R. Becker, and R. P. Kudritzki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010164 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.04 MB) | PS (551 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the shock-induced variability of emission lines in M-type Mira variables - I. Observational data     p. 1027 He. Richter, and P. R. Wood DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010156 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (724 KB) | PS (513 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A database of high and medium-resolution stellar spectra     p. 1048 Ph. Prugniel, and C. Soubiran DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010163 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (439 KB) | PS (403 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Stellar and circumstellar activity of the Be star μ Centauri - III. Multiline nonradial pulsation modeling     p. 1058 Th. Rivinius, D. Baade, S. Štefl, R. H. D. Townsend, O. Stahl, B. Wolf, and A. Kaufer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010185 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.77 MB) | PS (2.06 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The X-ray nebula of the filled center supernova remnant 3C 58 and its interaction with the environment     p. 1078 F. Bocchino, R. S. Warwick, P. Marty, D. Lumb, W. Becker, and C. Pigot DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010158 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (444 KB) | PS (11.0 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

3-D ionization structure (in stereoscopic view) of planetary nebulae: the case of NGC 1501     p. 1088 R. Ragazzoni, E. Cappellaro, S. Benetti, M. Turatto, and F. Sabbadin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010229 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.63 MB) | PS (1.50 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Drifting radio bursts and fine structures in the 0.8-7.6 GHz frequency range observed in the NOAA 9077 AR (July 10-14, 2000) solar flares     p. 1104 M. Karlický, Y. Yan, Q. Fu, S. Wang, K. Jiřička, H. Mészárosová, and Y. Liu DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010200 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (871 KB) | PS (989 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spiral windows for escaping stars     p. 1112 J. F. Navarro, and J. Henrard DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010166 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (764 KB) | PS (1.27 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Numerical simulations of linear magnetohydrodynamic waves in two-dimensional force-free magnetic fields     p. 1122 I. Arregui, R. Oliver, and J. L. Ballester DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010171 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (493 KB) | PS (369 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Useful transformations between photometric systems     p. 1140 P. Harmanec, and H. Božić DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010205 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (71.4 KB) | PS (84.7 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service